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McLaren are still happy with Honda says Eric Boullier

But racing director looking to use driver frustration to speed up progress

By William Esler

Last Updated: 27/08/15 9:39am

Eric Boullier insists McLaren are still happy with Honda

Eric Boullier says McLaren are still happy with Honda, but admits it is important their timescales match up.

The reunification of the partnership has endured a difficult start, with the engine down on power in comparison to Mercedes, Renault and Ferrari as well as being notoriously unreliable.

There have been public signs of friction between the two parties recently, in part due to Honda's refusal to recruit external staff to speed up the development process.

"We are happy with Honda and Honda are happy with us, even if we are not where we want to be," Boullier told Sky Sports F1.

"We have to respect the culture. It was a strong position they have and a strong suggestion we have in McLaren, but we have to respect Honda's decision. Honda have their own map and we just have to make sure their timing is matching our timing."